Rock Ya-Sin

Career Stats

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		96	2	40	246
2025		17	0	9	47
2024		13	0	2	3
2023		14	0

Season	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT	PD	Grade
2025		17	47	0.0	0	—	C+ C+ Top 48% — above average
2024		13	3	0.0	0	—	F F Bottom 5%
2023		14	13	0.0	0	—	F F Bottom 5%
2022		11	45	0.0	0	—	B- B- Top 38%
2021		13	31	0.0	0	—	C+ C+ Top 48% — above average
2020		13	45	0.0	1	—	C- C- Below average
2019		15	62	0.0	1	—	D+ D+ Bottom 30%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Rock Ya-Sin delivered the kind of production that earns a C+ Contract Value Index relative to the DB pay band. On the 2025 season, Ya-Sin registered 47 tackles across 17 games—solid depth-piece volume that reflects his role as a rotational cornerback rather than a featured starter. At $3.2M AAV on a one-year deal, he's priced well below the franchise cornerback tier, which is appropriate for a secondary contributor; the contract structure keeps Detroit flexible without long-term commitment, a practical move for a 29-year-old in his seventh season. Ya-Sin's value here hinges entirely on system familiarity and continuity—he's not a market-moving talent, but the Lions view him as a plug-and-play defender who understands their defensive schemes and requires minimal onboarding. The sentiment around this signing has been positive, with media and fans appreciating Detroit's decision to retain a known commodity in their cornerback rotation without overextending resources or demanding significant cap space. This is smart roster management: a low-risk re-sign that addresses depth needs while preserving optionality heading into the regular season, even if it doesn't move the needle on defensive upside.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Rock's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisProcessing

A Performance grade for Rock Ya-Sin is not currently available.

Fan Sentiment

The public and media view Rock Ya-Sin's return to Detroit as a smart, low-risk move that prioritizes system familiarity and defensive continuity. Five headlines framed this as a mutual priority, with analysts appreciating that Ya-Sin brings immediate plug-and-play value to the Lions' secondary rotation without requiring extensive onboarding. The one-year deal structure has been praised for maintaining flexibility while solidifying cornerback depth behind the starters, allowing Detroit to keep a known commodity in their defensive schemes. Fans have responded positively to this continuity move, viewing it as the type of prudent roster management that maintains defensive chemistry without overcommitting resources. The consensus B+ sentiment reflects appreciation for a practical signing that addresses depth needs with a player who already understands the system, even if it doesn't represent a significant talent upgrade.